Weather on Home screen? Any Ideas on how to do it? - Touch HD General

Hey guys,
I just got my new HTC Touch HD this morning and am im looking to know how these people are getting the weather on there home screen, could anyone tell me?
Thankyou and i would be much appreciated for a quick resolution.
Ben

Hello!
The weather on the homescreen is not part of the normal touch HD software.
To get this (and other features) you will need to flash a 'custom ROM'.
these are basically modified versions of the software, with features taken from newer HTC devices (e.g. touch diamond2 and HD2).
Its not difficult, but you will have to read the instructions carefully and take care, as it is possible to brick your device if you don't do it correctly.
Once you have learnt how it is done, you can flash news ROMs quickly and easily.
If you really want to do it, set yourself a couple of hours, and read through all the info in the 'Flashing' part of the wiki here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone
there is additional info here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377
and ROM's to chose from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=453
my recommended ROMs are below (see signature)...

However i really dont want to change the stand feel off the phone, cant you change it to the HD2 display? As i dont want new fancy looking buttons that make the phone look arful.
Thanks

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Ben Whitcher said:
However i really dont want to change the stand feel off the phone, cant you change it to the HD2 display? As i dont want new fancy looking buttons that make the phone look arful.
Thanks
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you cant get the weather homescreen without using a custom ROM
Try the Topix Windows mobile 6.1 ROM, it will add home screen weather, but does not have many of the other features of the HD2
http://blog.celogeek.com/mobile/cooked-rom/mirror-for-all-kwbrs-roms/

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Manila 3d on Touch?

Hi folks,
i saw some threads in the development section for manila 2d (which really looks cool). I'm wondering if this works on my HTC Touch!? I'm also not sure if there is a cab install version available - or is a rom flash needed (don't want to do that again...)
has anybody already some experiance with manila 2d?
thanks for any information!
you'll notice that there's a thread a few posts down with the Title "touchFLO 2D on ELF" this is the same thing as Manila 2D. It's a simple cab install and works just fine.
Just try it you will love it.
Looks good, but it doesn't work as it should. On my Elfin Audio Mgr 2 doesn't start, system runs veeery slowly even after uninstalling TF2D (hard reset helps) and cable is causing system freeze :/
just tried it and it really looks cool! It works without any problems...
Sad thing is, that its not working together with any other today plugins...
Install SecondToday:
http://www.chi-tai.info/cs_wm_tools_im_cs.htm
nuke1 said:
Install SecondToday:
http://www.chi-tai.info/cs_wm_tools_im_cs.htm
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yeah thats really cool! I have mapped the app to my camera button and so i can switch very fast - perfekt
Touchflow 3D
I also have some problems with this panel, after I installed it to my Xperia I have serious problems, it's look great but it's very slow and after open a few other panels my phone just block, I've to reset the Xperia and then I can go on, so I deside to uninstall it but now way it stay's, and after looking in my installed programms it is gone??? I can't uninstall it and I suppose that the only sollution could be a factory restore. I'ts a pitty it don't work like it should be cause I find it a great interface so if anyone could give us some advise they're welcome. I did install the second little program tf3d_panel but even that bring it to full speed and error free
manila on htc touch hd
As the title says, i run on my htc touch hd. where can i find a tutorial on how to install manila on this kind of phone step-by-step ? (tutorial for noobs as you may say) I am totally away from this phone technology and i've found a lot of posts but for htc touch and not touch hd. i want to know which files i must install, where i find them and how can i change the theme. Please, help a noob
Atharia said:
As the title says, i run on my htc touch hd. where can i find a tutorial on how to install manila on this kind of phone step-by-step ? (tutorial for noobs as you may say) I am totally away from this phone technology and i've found a lot of posts but for htc touch and not touch hd. i want to know which files i must install, where i find them and how can i change the theme. Please, help a noob
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Atharia,
Just as nobody has replied and I don't want you to be left in the dark
Have you checked anything in the blackstone forum? That would be a more appropriate place for you to be searching. I understand you may have search for HTC Touch, and that would probabaly be why you came here.
On the other hand though, I think you're phone may actually come with what had been ported to this phone - don't quote me on that but I am sure that it had touchflo as standard?
Stu

[Q] Got new Touch HD - Now what?

Hello to all,
I took the plunge today and despite being very very tempted at getting myself an iphone 3g I decided to get myself a Touch HD. Been spending a few days reading about the Touch HD and it sounds great. Must say I love the look and feel of it, although it's a little on the wide side for my hand.
This is my first WinMo ever and I'm very lost at what to do. I like to tweak and around a mess with my windows installation on my pc, but I just don't know where to start with the Touch HD.
It may sound kind of stupid, but I decided that what's probably best for me is to start this thread (of course after having done a search to see that no other similar thread already exist) and to ask you guys to share some of the things that you first did to your Touch HD when you got it. ie. What are the first few things to do to improve/enhance the experience with the phone.
Thank you all in advance and looking forward to your replies.
PS. English isn't my first language so I apologize if I'm being unclear or if I'm being repetitive.
Grats on the purchase. Where did you buy it from?
That's some fine English for it not being your first language.
Hi, I'm in the same boat as you, although I've had my HD for a few days now. I'm just getting to grips with it, and am now at the point where I feel like I should play around with ROMs. Haven't a clue where to start though, but have had a good read of the wiki.
Good luck with it, and enjoy it.
Welcome to HD world !
Here is my list of applications: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3117017&highlight=secondtoday#post3117017
As a long-term PocketBreeze user (I assume you know about Today Plugins?) I found the restriction of TF3D to be irritating. If you don't know, TF3D will not allow any other today plugins to run.
But, SecondToday is great - this gives you a second today screen on which you can run any number of plugins.
Also, for me a big help, is AEB+ for mapping buttons.
I also have lots of tweaks to the TF3D setup - see the app list in the thread above.
Good luck and enjoy !
Take a look at the apps and themes forum.
That's a good place to start at...
EthanX said:
Take a look at the apps and themes forum.
That's a good place to start at...
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And, of course, check out the wiki pages: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone there's loads of tips ...
Also, the software pages: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Software
shoulda went with the iphone.
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/software-1-dnlds.html
instead of giving you a list, heres a site you can dl free programs, just dl the cab file then put it on your phone using usb connection to your pc then run the cab on your phone from whatever folder you put it in
Welcome.... here is my list of apps...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462718
Got my Touch HD ~a week ago, my second Win Mo device.
First I would recommend installing a different rom, I went with Duttys 1.7 rom, my HD got a nice performance boost, the Wiki here explains how to do this.
After that I configured all the settings to my liking.
Installed all HTC Fixes.
Then I browsed the Themes and software forum for the blackstone, after awhile I have these installed on my HD:
- HD Tweak (a must have with the HD imo, customize the HD even further and access lots of other tweaks)
- Advanced Configuration Tool 3.2 (pretty much the same as above^)
- Diamond D3D driver (speed up the graphics for the HD)
- Diamond Saber (fun wnb-a-jedi lightsaber software)
- FInixNOverBatteryIcon (Replace the original battery icon with a color changing one and showing the load %)
- Gyrator 2 (rotate the screen when you rotate your HD)
- IPC Black Dialer (black phone application theme)
- IPC black Calculator (black calc theme)
- MyLostBlog MyStopWatch (great stopwatch software)
- Navigon 7 (GPS navigation)
- Tnyynt SD TuneUP (make the HD faster, can't remember how though )
- TouchResponse (vibrates the HD everytime you touch the screen, very useful)
- Weather Database Editor (add your own city to the weather tab)
+ some theme customization and such
Noticed also some great apps in other posts here, thanks for the tips
Wow this forum is certainly very active and helpful.
Thank you guys so much, I'm going to start working on my HD later tonight after I finish work (yeah it's a Sunday and I still have to work )
@ModernMuseum I'm from Lao PDR and I bought it here in Laos, though from the looks of it I think the phone is actually from Italy or something since the user manual is in Italian (or so it seems) and no English manual at all.
PS. any further comments/suggestions/sharing of experience are still welcome
thatg said:
shoulda went with the iphone.
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only morons go for the iphone.
Viba said:
I would recommend installing a different rom, I went with Duttys 1.7 rom, my HD got a nice performance boost, the Wiki here explains how to do this.
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Please can you give me the link for wiki on how to install duttys 1.7 rom? Will I lose everything that's installed on my HTC HD if I install a new rom?
Also, do you only ever install 1 rom at a time, or can you have more than one? Sorry if that's a really stupid question...
Thank you.
h31p said:
Please can you give me the link for wiki on how to install duttys 1.7 rom? Will I lose everything that's installed on my HTC HD if I install a new rom?
Also, do you only ever install 1 rom at a time, or can you have more than one? Sorry if that's a really stupid question...
Thank you.
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Yes you will lose all your data, only 1 rom can be installed at a time.
These should get you going:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=461228
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone_Flash1
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_BLackstone_Flash2
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone_Flash3
Check out the list of ROMs available if you want something other than Dutty's ROM . There are many to choose from. Also before you do any modifications, install HSPL or USPL if you want to do any ROM flashing, since you can flash as many times as you want, but not have more than one ROM on.

Touch Flo v.3.0 available on HD?

Simple question.
I've read about the new features of the 3rd version of Touch Flo (on the upcoming HTC Touch Pro 2 and Diamond 2) and they are quite interesting.
I just wondered whether by any chance this new version could be installed on the HTC HD (once it's out of course)
Thx
there are already tons of custom roms with this new tf3d
Oh! I wasn't aware of that... have an example so I can test it?
gauthierserkyn said:
Oh! I wasn't aware of that... have an example so I can test it?
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Duttys Roms, Laurentius Roms,...
gauthierserkyn said:
Oh! I wasn't aware of that... have an example so I can test it?
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Think the list is endless. Go to ROM's development forum and seach. I'm currently using Duttys 2.5 Xtreme, though Laurentius & Davideuck are just as commonly used
crashDebug said:
there are already tons of custom roms with this new tf3d
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hi...is there any way of getting new touch flo 3 without need of flashing ur phone? any chance of someone making an instalation .cab?
marasp said:
hi...is there any way of getting new touch flo 3 without need of flashing ur phone? any chance of someone making an instalation .cab?
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Go to the "Themes, Applications and Software" and you will found you cab's
excuse me for being a nub but what are the benefits of flashing vs cab install
nowhere to be seen
Elim said:
Go to the "Themes, Applications and Software" and you will found you cab's
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well... i always do my home work before posting, that is why i did ask question...i could not find any cab, and believe me i spent hours looking throughout our gigantic forum...
if u know location where such cab is hiding from my eyes please share it with us.
There is no "cab" install and there never will be.
This isn't just an application you install on your phone - it's a complete system overhaul, with new TF3D, with all new and / or updated system applications: phone, calendar, contacts, call history, calculator, browser etc.
Let me illustrate however the difference between the stock ROM and the custom cooked ROM's available here on XDA. It's like going from Skoda to latest Ferrari.
That means you'll get a lot of great looking stuff, many cool applications already included, everything will be as new as possible, you'll be running at MUCH faster speed, but you also have to accept that you'll "burn more gas" - battery life may take a small impact.
Is it worth it? Well, it's like you bought a new device, so - yes.
bigv1 said:
excuse me for being a nub but what are the benefits of flashing vs cab install
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If you flash a ROM that already includes the new manila it will probably be alot smoother because the ROM will be optimized and tweaked for it! If you install it over the old Manila it probably won't give you the best experience... Also, the newer ROMs not only include the new Manila, but also things like finger-friendly menus!
really is that true???
Rozenthal said:
There is no "cab" install and there never will be.
This isn't just an application you install on your phone - it's a complete system overhaul, with new TF3D, with all new and / or updated system applications: phone, calendar, contacts, call history, calculator, browser etc.
Let me illustrate however the difference between the stock ROM and the custom cooked ROM's available here on XDA. It's like going from Skoda to latest Ferrari.
That means you'll get a lot of great looking stuff, many cool applications already included, everything will be as new as possible, you'll be running at MUCH faster speed, but you also have to accept that you'll "burn more gas" - battery life may take a small impact.
Is it worth it? Well, it's like you bought a new device, so - yes.
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is that really..... so could u explain to us what that is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=493531 ..... i think it is possible.... manila is at the end, today screen replacement like the ones of SPB and others.... of course its complicated and incorporated into windows folder but as u can see impossible is nothing here ....
regards
marasp said:
well... i always do my home work before posting, that is why i did ask question...i could not find any cab, and believe me i spent hours looking throughout our gigantic forum...
if u know location where such cab is hiding from my eyes please share it with us.
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I'm pretty new to all this as well and had a lot of difficulty figuring it out! What I think happens is this: The ROM is a bit like the BIOS so you can't modify it within WM6.1. Also, the original ROMs are protected so you can't replace them with an unofficial version (they are signed).
To get around this, you can use something like Hard SPL (which overwrites the existing ROM) or USPL (which works around it).
I finally went with USPL2.5 and Dutty's extreme ROM v2.6.
Incidentally, I'm not really noticing much of a speed improvement... Especially with the music player which now takes a second to load up... Am I meant to?

Any New Rom Dev for Omnia 2?

Hello,
i just received my new Omnia 2, and when i was looking for custom Roms I couldn't find any. so i just went and updated the phone to a WM 6.5.
I have a number of questions:
1. Is there anyone currently working on a new Rom for the Omnia 2?
2. this is more of a comment, but i think the touchwiz 2.0 is lacking in terms of unity and wanted to know if anyone is working on a custom version?
3. i really hate that the call/ text notification when someone is calling/texting you is just the plain old WM. i want it to at least look like when the screen is off and it has this cool slide answer function or something other that the WM for that matter. ( that was not a question now was it?.....)
plz respond, I'm open to any suggestions. or hints for my Omnia 2.
Also, i'm really new to the whole changing to custom Roms and such, so i would really appreciate it if someone puts on a post on how to actually ge the Hard SPL(?) Rooting, ...... the whole 9 yards on this.
Thank you,
an addition to my post.
I would really appreciate any substitute for the touchwiz and other options for the omnia 2.
thank you.
disable touchwiz and get spb mobile shell 3.5.3
khshayesteh said:
Hello,
i just received my new Omnia 2, and when i was looking for custom Roms I couldn't find any. so i just went and updated the phone to a WM 6.5.
I have a number of questions:
1. Is there anyone currently working on a new Rom for the Omnia 2?
2. this is more of a comment, but i think the touchwiz 2.0 is lacking in terms of unity and wanted to know if anyone is working on a custom version?
3. i really hate that the call/ text notification when someone is calling/texting you is just the plain old WM. i want it to at least look like when the screen is off and it has this cool slide answer function or something other that the WM for that matter. ( that was not a question now was it?.....)
plz respond, I'm open to any suggestions. or hints for my Omnia 2.
Also, i'm really new to the whole changing to custom Roms and such, so i would really appreciate it if someone puts on a post on how to actually ge the Hard SPL(?) Rooting, ...... the whole 9 yards on this.
Thank you,
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You will probably wanna check over at Modaco for custom rom info.
levytv said:
disable touchwiz and get spb mobile shell 3.5.3
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Actually i did try that as i saw in a video on youtube. but i couldn't find the options for it.
and I also noticed that the settings interface for my Omnia 2 is completely different for the one in the video.
is there other versions of the touchwiz or does it change from region to region? I bought mine from the middle east.
i was really shocked by this when i found out that it was different form the video. could anyone elaborate on this?
thanks
Their are several phones using the name Omnia
Omnia 8000, Omnia i920, Omnia lte, Omnia HD, and a few more.
The only thing similar is the name and manufacture.
They also vary by country and phone system.
SO....
What I'm trying to say is before you start flashing Rom's and what make sure the rom fits.

new HTC TOUCH HD user here!

Hi all,
I know it sounds very dumb If I'm asking question regarding HTC TOUCH HD
I switched to HTC TOUCH HD from LG ARENA ( I bought second hand set )
Because I wanna try out HTC PHONE
When I first got it I was like WTF
What I can say is It's beyond my prediction
In fact this is a very very complicated phone that I ever got
and what I can say is,
I really really need helps on it
I'm STUCK
I just can't understand what's ROM, Cooked ROM, "Energy"
and blah blah
Seriously I need help
I need somebody to explain from A - Z about TOUCH HD to me..
Appreciate!
img32.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=screenshot10sc.jpg
Please view the link there and explain my TOUCH HD for me.
Thanks!
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UPDATED PHOTO
Sorry that I do not have second camera to snap it
But it looks exactly like this
Start here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone
QQzZz said:
Hi all,
I know it sounds very dumb If I'm asking question regarding HTC TOUCH HD
I switched to HTC TOUCH HD from LG ARENA ( I bought second hand set )
Because I wanna try out HTC PHONE
When I first got it I was like WTF
What I can say is It's beyond my prediction
In fact this is a very very complicated phone that I ever got
and what I can say is,
I really really need helps on it
I'm STUCK
I just can't understand what's ROM, Cooked ROM, "Energy"
and blah blah
Seriously I need help
I need somebody to explain from A - Z about TOUCH HD to me..
Appreciate!
img444.imageshack.us/i/screenshot9p.jpg/
Please view the link there and explain my TOUCH HD for me.
Thanks!
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ROM = Operating OS. There are ROM's with WM6.1 and the latest WM6.5 (though latest but not new). Your phone will not operate without a ROM, just like your computer will not function without an Operating system.
Cooked ROM = A cooked ROM is a ROM that is modified by certain experts in the developers community. These cooked ROM have some applications removed, updated applications, a newer version of OS, etc. All these are done to suit the user, whether it is speed is king or the user prefers eye candy.
Energy ROM = It's a ROM made by NRGZ28. We have cookers like the famous Dutty, kwbr, Miri, etc...
I seriously encourage you to get used to your device first before you look into custom ROM's. Any slight mistake will leave you with a brick instead of a beautiful Touch HD.
lohpsch said:
Start here:
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Thanks for your information bro
otacon said:
ROM = Operating OS. There are ROM's with WM6.1 and the latest WM6.5 (though latest but not new). Your phone will not operate without a ROM, just like your computer will not function without an Operating system.
Cooked ROM = A cooked ROM is a ROM that is modified by certain experts in the developers community. These cooked ROM have some applications removed, updated applications, a newer version of OS, etc. All these are done to suit the user, whether it is speed is king or the user prefers eye candy.
Energy ROM = It's a ROM made by NRGZ28. We have cookers like the famous Dutty, kwbr, Miri, etc...
I seriously encourage you to get used to your device first before you look into custom ROM's. Any slight mistake will leave you with a brick instead of a beautiful Touch HD.
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Thanks for your information!
It gives be better ideas!
But which type of COOKED ROM is more emphasize on Speed?
Because I don't actually like my current COOKED ROM / ROM
Btw, how to check whether it's COOKED ROM or ROM?
Another problem I'm currently facing is that
My TOUCH HD will auto connect to internet, sometime.
thanks!
ROM speed is actually up to user. For me personally, I go for kwbr and Dutty. Be sure to use the Manila 2.1 ROM so that your system doesn't slow down.
If you're using WM6.5, there is a setting in Connections called No Data. Toggle it to disable internet. If not, check your programs so they do not download data automatically.
otacon said:
ROM speed is actually up to user. For me personally, I go for kwbr and Dutty. Be sure to use the Manila 2.1 ROM so that your system doesn't slow down.
If you're using WM6.5, there is a setting in Connections called No Data. Toggle it to disable internet. If not, check your programs so they do not download data automatically.
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mine was Manila version 2.5.20161332.0
Can you check out the link i posted at #1 ?
i have uploaded some screenshot of my HD
it will be good if you can explain my current HD version to me..
because this is a second hand set so i know nothing about its modd
Thanks!
just took a quick lok at the pic and th thing that is bothering me is the part where it says cdma:-o
i didnt even know there whas a cdma blackstone:-o
you sure its a touch hd?
QQzZz said:
Hi all,
img32.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=screenshot10sc.jpg
Please view the link there and explain my TOUCH HD for me.
Thanks!
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how to view the link?
edit: already view the picture....
if you really use HD, i think you already had cooked ROM of blackstonhenge. official ROM for HD got top start button, not bottom start buttom. one more, official HD got black n white icon at home screen, cooked ROM got colourful icons.
are you really got HD because HD got no CDMA......?
please post your HD picture for us to view to confirm whether you really got HD or what.. TQ
miniterror said:
just took a quick lok at the pic and th thing that is bothering me is the part where it says cdma:-o
i didnt even know there whas a cdma blackstone:-o
you sure its a touch hd?
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Harr!!
What doess CDMA means??
azaini said:
how to view the link?
edit: already view the picture....
if you really use HD, i think you already had cooked ROM of blackstonhenge. official ROM for HD got top start button, not bottom start buttom. one more, official HD got black n white icon at home screen, cooked ROM got colourful icons.
are you really got HD because HD got no CDMA......?
please post your HD picture for us to view to confirm whether you really got HD or what.. TQ
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I will snap some pic and upload it right now!
Pic uploaded~
take a look at #1!
thks!
QQzZz said:
Harr!!
What doess CDMA means??
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=cdma+wiki
Spana said:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=cdma+wiki
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yeah i read but i dont get it too
im more interested in how u do that!!??!
edit: haha.. its funny i got it.
QQzZz said:
Harr!!
I will snap some pic and upload it right now!
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from the pic, i saw that ur phone is touch hd.... i'm also confused.......
MOD EDIT - Moved to General discussion as not related to rom development
Backup HTC Touch HD.
Hi everyone, i am not sure if this is the right place for my post,
How do I back up my phone before hard reset so that I don't loose details,

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